You’re looking to invest but are unsure where? Today, there are so many options available to invest that choosing where to put your money can be a daunting task. You may be wondering whether penny stocks are a good idea and, if so, how much of your portfolio you should invest. This quick guide will […]
5-Year and 30-Year Treasuries Inverse – What Does That Mean?
If you closely follow financial headlines, you might have heard the buzz or talk about the inversion of the five-year and 30-year treasury bonds. But why does it seem so scary, and what does it all mean? Since March this year, there have been talks about the treasury yields inverting for the first time since […]
Interest Rate Predictions And How To Check Them Using The Eurodollar Contract
Interest Rate Predictions Interest rates are crucial to the financial market and an asset in economic policy. They affect us directly and have a great impact on living standards. Increasing interest rates make it difficult to pay mortgages and borrow money. Interest rates depend on several factors and fluctuate constantly. This makes predicting interest rates […]
The Other Players In The Electric Vehicle Industry (Besides Tesla)
Tesla is an American electric motor company that released its first car, electric car in 2009. Though there are rumors that Tesla did not produce the first electric car in the world, the company is known to produce nothing else but cars that don’t run on fuel but another source of clean energy. Many other […]
Tactical Asset Allocation
Tactical asset allocation, also known as portfolio construction, is an investment strategy that actively adjusts an investor’s asset allocation in response to changing market conditions. The key objective of a TAA plan is to increase the average risk-adjusted return of passive portfolio investing. It’s very important that you have a good understanding of asset allocation […]
Does Netflix Pay Dividends?
Since the last decade, Netflix has succeeded in hammering its position as a streaming giant and one of the top dogs in the media and entertainment sectors. The company mainly produces its own content (movies and television shows). Still, it also acquires ownership of other movies and television show content by purchasing ownership or access […]
The Pros and Cons of Shifting into Swing Trading in Turbulent Times
Swing trading is a trading technique that predominantly uses technical analysis to find opportunities, though some fundamental analysis can be used to supplement it. Swing traders essentially look for short term gains over a period of days, and at the very most, a few months. As we’re all aware, market prices never move in a […]
Tax Efficient Investing Around the Globe for Retail Investors
Taxes are inevitable when investing, even for non-professional traders. There are ways in which you can minimize such taxes, and there are even some jurisdictions that do not have a tax. This article will not describe the legality or logistics of investing in jurisdictions around the world; instead, it will focus on their different taxes. […]
Calm, Cool and Relaxed – How to Develop a Healthy Approach to Trading
Trading seems like an easy way to make a living – that is, until the market moves against you. Unlike your current job, it’s possible to lose money trading. In fact, you should expect to lose a good portion of the time – all traders have down days. If you’re going to trade full-time, there’s […]
Property vs Stocks: Pros and Cons
Property has been a popular investment for generations (and recently even overseas property), as the attraction of bricks and mortar continues to lure more investors looking for alternatives to stocks and shares, particularly as a way of generating retirement income. However, whether you should be looking at property in preference to stocks and shares depends […]